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Feb 242011
Feb 242011
"Bad Boy" Brian Ebersole (right) steps into UFC 127 replacing an injured Carlos Condit. With his wrestling background and willingness to strike, this veteran is seeking to earn his spot in the UFC with Chris Lytle as his stepping stone. (Photo courtesy of Scott Clark and Sherdog)
UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch goes down under to the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia to follow their astounding reception at UFC 110 one year ago. Jon Fitch (22-3) takes on “The Prodigy” BJ Penn (16-7-1) in the hopes of further supporting his position as the next definite welterweight contender. The face of MMA in England, “The Count” Michael Bisping (20-3) will clash with “El Conquistador” Jorge Rivera (18-7) who returns to the cage after two consecutive TKO victories. George Sotiropoulos (14-2) enjoys a home-field advantage when he meets one of the lightweight division’s most lethal kickboxers Dennis Siver (17-7). The opening bout features two The Ultimate Fighter standouts American Chris Camozzi (14-3) and Australian-born “KO” Kyle Noke (18-4-1) seek to raise their stock in the middleweight division. In one of the more highly decorated battles, “Bad Boy” Brian Ebersole (39-13-1) steps in to replace “The Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit (26-5) when his baptism by fire into the UFC is hosted by fan-favorite “Lights Out” Chris Lytle (30-17-5). Continue reading »
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Dan Griffin, MMA Gospel CEO
BJ Penn vs. Jon Fitch: Penn via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 2
Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera: Bisping via Unanimous Decision, Round 3
George Sotiropoulos vs. Dennis Siver: Sotiropoulos via Submission (Kneebar), Round 2
Chris Lytle vs. Brian Ebersole: Lytle via TKO (Strikes), Round 1
George Sotiropoulos vs. Dennis Siver: Sotiropoulos via Submission (Kneebar), Round 2
Chris Lytle vs. Brian Ebersole: Lytle via TKO (Strikes), Round 1
Kyle Noke vs. Chris Camozzi: Noke via Submission (Triangle Choke), Round 2
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Mallory Mejia, MMA Gospel Editor-in-Chief
BJ Penn vs. Jon Fitch: Penn via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 3
Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera: Rivera via TKO (Punches), Round 3
George Sotiropoulos vs. Dennis Siver: Siver via TKO (Kicks and Punches), Round 2
Chris Lytle vs. Brian Ebersole: Lytle via TKO (Ground-and-Pound), Round 2
George Sotiropoulos vs. Dennis Siver: Siver via TKO (Kicks and Punches), Round 2
Chris Lytle vs. Brian Ebersole: Lytle via TKO (Ground-and-Pound), Round 2
Kyle Noke vs. Chris Camozzi: Noke via Submission (Triangle Choke), Round 2
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Gary Friedman, MMA Gospel Radio Host
BJ Penn vs. Jon Fitch: Fitch via Unanimous Decision, Round 3
Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera: Rivera via TKO, Round 1
George Sotiropoulos vs. Dennis Siver: Sotiropoulos via Unanimous Decision
Chris Lytle vs. Brian Ebersole: Lytle via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 2
George Sotiropoulos vs. Dennis Siver: Sotiropoulos via Unanimous Decision
Chris Lytle vs. Brian Ebersole: Lytle via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 2
Kyle Noke vs. Chris Camozzi: Noke via Submission (Armbar), Round 3
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Feb 242011
Chris Camozzi (white shorts) must use his superior wrestling not only to neutralize Kyle Noke's striking at UFC 127 this Saturday night, he must also use it to avoid landing in Noke's guard. (Photo courtesy of CamozziMMA.com)
This Saturday night the UFC treks across the globe to Sydney, Australia for a second time as “The Prodigy” BJ Penn (16-7-1) takes on Jon Fitch (22-3) to headline UFC 127. The card presents an outstanding smack talk-driven bout between “The Count” Michael Bisping (20-3) and Jorge Rivera (18-7) as well as bouts featuring the crowd pleasing warriors Dennis Siver (17-7), George Sotiropoulos (14-2), and “Lights Out” Chris Lytle (30-17-5) in addition to the UFC debut of IFL veteran Brian Ebersole (39-13-1). As usual, the UFC has decided to showcase some local talent for the Aussie fans and joining Sotiropoulos and Mark Hunt (5-7) on the list of Australian fighters is The Ultimate Fighter 11 semi-finalist “KO” Kyle Noke (18-4-1). Opposite the former Xtreme Fighting Championship (XFC) champion will stand American prospect and Noke’s one time TUF cast mate Chris Camozzi (14-3). The pairing should prove a real crowd favorite as both men like to trade leather and keep things moving on the mat. Continue reading »